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Oxford American Writer´s Thesaurus
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Hardback. Portions of statement of responsibility from jacket. BIC Classification: CBF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 188 x 58. Weight in Grams: 1724.
Much more than a word list, the Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus is a browsable source of inspiration as well as an authoritative guide to selecting and using vocabulary. This essential guide for writers provides real-life example sentences and a careful selection of the most relevant synonyms, as well as new usage notes, hints for choosing between similar words, a Word Finder section organized by subject, and a comprehensive language guide. The text is also peppered with thought-provoking reflections on favorite (and not-so-favorite) words by noted contemporary writers, including Joshua Ferris, Francine Prose, David Foster Wallace, Zadie Smith, and Simon Winchester, ... Read more
Much more than a word list, the Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus is a browsable source of inspiration as well as an authoritative guide to selecting and using vocabulary. This essential guide for writers provides real-life example sentences and a careful selection of the most relevant synonyms, as well as new usage notes, hints for choosing between similar words, a Word Finder section organized by subject, and a comprehensive language guide. The text is also peppered with thought-provoking reflections on favorite (and not-so-favorite) words by noted contemporary writers, including Joshua Ferris, Francine Prose, David Foster Wallace, Zadie Smith, and Simon Winchester, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
1723g
Number of Pages
1128
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780199829927
SKU
V9780199829927
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Reviews for Oxford American Writer´s Thesaurus
"The best new array of synonyms around."
William Safire, The New York Times Magazine "The only problem in consulting this book could be that the original purpose soon is lost while the reader becomes immersed in one fascinating passage after another."
Richmond Times Dispatch "Practice writing sharper essays with just the right words from the new Oxford American Writer's ... Read more
William Safire, The New York Times Magazine "The only problem in consulting this book could be that the original purpose soon is lost while the reader becomes immersed in one fascinating passage after another."
Richmond Times Dispatch "Practice writing sharper essays with just the right words from the new Oxford American Writer's ... Read more